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“Want nothing but the best for your friends because when your friends are happy and successful, it's probably going to be easier for you to be happy.” quote by Roxane Gay
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“Want nothing but the best for your friends because when your friends are happy and successful, it's probably going to be easier for you to be happy.”

Roxane Gay

About This Quote

Source Essay: "Bad Feminist", 2014

Wishing friends success creates a supportive environment that indirectly boosts your own happiness.

In simple terms: Friends' success helps your happiness.

Key Takeaway

Support friends to improve your own joy.

Themes

relationships altruism wellbeing

Mood

empathetic optimistic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • mentorship
  • community building
  • social events

Key Concepts

friendship success happiness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your friends' success affect you?
  • Can you cultivate reciprocal happiness?
A Different Perspective

Success may not always translate to personal benefit.

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